Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Mexican Pasta Salad, a delightful dish perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or casual family dinners. Bursting with fresh ingredients like black beans, corn, and tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy chipotle lime dressing, this salad is not only tasty but also packed with nutrition. With its quick prep time and versatility as a side or main dish, it’s sure to become a favorite on your table. Simply combine the ingredients for an easy-to-make meal that can be prepared in advance for busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried uncooked pasta
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons chipotle in adobo (sauce only)
- Juice of 1/2 medium lime
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; top with sliced avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg